Accelerated Achievement Academy

1151 Buena Vista Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023

www.hesd.org

164 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

The Accelerated Achievement Academy (AAA), located in Hollister, California, is a specialized school within the Hollister School District designed to provide a focused and rigorous educational environment. Serving students in grades 4 through 8, the academy is centered on an accelerated curriculum that emphasizes high academic standards and deeper intellectual engagement. By utilizing a "school-within-a-school" model, the program aims to challenge students who demonstrate the potential for advanced study, helping them prepare for the academic demands of high school and beyond.

The academy prioritizes a supportive culture that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and personal responsibility. Because it operates under the umbrella of the Hollister School District, the school integrates its specialized instruction with the broader district resources while maintaining a smaller, more focused community feel. For families seeking an alternative to the traditional classroom setting, the Accelerated Achievement Academy serves as a bridge for motivated learners looking to push their academic boundaries in a structured, growth-oriented environment.

164

Total Students

8.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Accelerated Achievement Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	104
Asian	21
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
104 (63.4 %)
White
27 (16.5 %)
Asian
21 (12.8 %)
Two or More
10 (6.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hollister
Phone:	(831)636-4460
Website:	http://www.hesd.org
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 42